Senior Director, Dev Administration

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

23h

About The Position

The Senior Director, Dev Administration leads fundraising initiatives and strategically manages a portfolio of individual prospects, working with leadership, corporate, and foundation prospects on gifts of $500,000 and above. The position cultivates relationships through face-to-face visits, develops and presents major gift proposals, and recognizes gifts in ways that are meaningful to donors and appropriate to the mission, vision, and values of the unit and UF Advancement. The role also strengthens alumni and donor awareness of giving opportunities and collaborates with academic unit-based development officers across campus. The position develops support for fundraising programs by involving volunteers, faculty, staff, and advisory board members; helps plan communications and prospect- and volunteer-related activities; and establishes volunteer recruitment, evaluation, recognition, and replacement processes. It plans and monitors budgets, manages staff and office systems, and ensures effective use of contact reports, prospect management, research, analysis, and CRM resources. The director builds and leads a development team, recruits talent, provides fundraising counsel, sets goals and metrics, and participates in senior development meetings. In partnership with the Executive Director of Advancement, the position assists with fundraising plans and policies for the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering (HWCOE), works with the Executive Director and the Dean’s Advisory Board to identify prospects and priorities, and helps administer the college’s development programs. It also supports short- and long-term development and alumni strategies and case-by-case solicitation plans. Related duties may be assigned as appropriate. The expected salary is up to $130,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience. Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. The application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. Eastern Time on the posting end date. No health assessment is required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience, or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and eight years of experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Good driving record.
Ability to pay business expenses using personal funds or a credit card and receive reimbursement.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal abilities.
Ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a wide range of individuals and stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively and as a team player.
Problem-solving competency.
Strong project management skills and excellent organizational abilities.
Ability to lead, influence, and inspire others.
Proficiency with Windows operating systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access, internet browsers, and email platforms.

Nice To Haves

Five to eight years of major gift fundraising experience, with documented success cultivating and soliciting gifts of $500,000 and above from individual and corporate prospects, including campaign experience.
Prior experience in a college or university setting and enthusiasm for fundraising at a comprehensive research university.
Experience working collegially in a goal-oriented fundraising organization.
Knowledge of fundraising principles, methods, and standards.
Experience developing solicitation strategies.
Ability to work strategically, develop and implement constituency programs and activities, and motivate volunteers.
Familiarity with donor databases, contact management systems, and tracking systems.
Demonstrated success collaborating with stakeholders and experience in a data-driven environment.
Commitment to a respectful, collaborative work environment that values integrity, professionalism, and mutual respect.

Responsibilities

Implement fundraising initiatives and identify and cultivate prospects, focusing on individual prospects and gifts of $500,000 and above.
Build and strategically manage a fundraising portfolio through face-to-face visits and bring major gift solicitations to closure.
Develop and present major gift proposals and acknowledge and recognize gifts appropriately.
Communicate and prioritize fundraising work within Advancement’s mission, goals, and objectives; strengthen alumni and donor awareness of giving opportunities and collaborate with campus development officers.
Involve volunteers, faculty, staff, and advisory board members in fundraising efforts and develop support for fundraising programs.
Assist in developing and implementing communications plans about the unit’s mission, values, funding priorities, and gift opportunities.
Initiate, plan, and support activities and events involving volunteers and prospects.
Create structured processes to identify, recruit, evaluate, recognize, and replace volunteers.
Participate in recruiting experienced leaders for boards and committees to ensure these groups represent and respond to the communities served.
Plan and monitor budgets and use resources effectively for fundraising and related activities.
Manage staff using talent-management practices aligned with UF Advancement’s mission and vision; maintain effective office systems, files, and records.
Ensure effective use of contact reports, prospect management, research, analysis, and CRM or Advance database resources.
Build, manage, and lead a strong team of development professionals; recruit talent, provide fundraising counsel, establish goals and metrics, and support strategic planning and accountability.
Attend senior development meetings.
Partner with the Executive Director of Advancement to form and implement fundraising plans and policies related to HWCOE, and interpret policy for faculty and staff as necessary.
Work with the Executive Director of Advancement and the Dean’s Advisory Board to identify prospects and establish fundraising priorities for HWCOE.
Assist with administration of HWCOE development programs and promote donor priorities in relation to overall priorities.
Assist with planning and implementing short- and long-term development and alumni programs and strategies.
Assist in designing solicitation strategies for individual cases while accounting for development and college office needs and procedures.
Perform related duties as required or appropriate to the position.